Origin: Spain
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The Evolution of the Costumed Avenger: The 4,000-Year History of the Superhero
Jess Nevins
Synopsis "The Evolution of the Costumed Avenger: The 4,000-Year History of the Superhero"
Using a broad array of historical and literary sources, this book presents an unprecedented detailed history of the superhero and its development across the course of human history. * Presents a concise but thorough history of the superhero comic industry, from the 1930s to today * Clearly describes the two main forms of the historical superhero, the Costumed Avenger and the Superman * Suggests a new way in which to evaluate superheroes and explains why this new methodology is important * Identifies and examines the ways in which superheroes have been present in popular literature since the beginning of human history